Michelle offers free yoga classes through the YouTube Channel, Michelle Cawley Yoga.
Practicing restorative yoga before bed is a wonderful way to shift into a restful state of being that supports sound sleep. Give this 30-minute practice a try and let me know in the comments below how you slept. I'm going to go out on a limb and say 'like a rock!'
Read MorePlank pose uses the same cues in mountain pose but now you're weight-bearing. There are many variations of plank, we'll cover two of them here: high plank and knee down plank pose.
Read MoreAre you experiencing pain in your lower back? If so, this class is for you. Backaches can be caused by a handful of things. We’ll cover one reason today — lack of core engagement.
While working at my desk or cooking dinner, I recently noticed that I’m splaying my ribs open and that I’m arching my lower back (also known as an anterior tilt of the pelvis). This causes the muscles around my lumbar spine to ache. And so, I find myself craving stretches that lengthen the muscles in and around my back — just like the ones we’ll do in this 30-minute yoga practice. Join me, won’t you?
Read MoreDownward Facing Dog or Adho Mukha Svanasana pose is considered an inversion because your hips are above your head. It's also used to warm up or build heat in the body, and as a pose to transition from one asana or posture to the next. In this video, I’ll teach you how to find a sturdy downdog in your body.
Read MoreIn this 30-minute restorative yoga class, I invite you to explore how the body feels. By tuning into the subtle sensations of the body, we're able to feel for what might be achy or sore and make adjustments that suit our needs right now. Maybe you need more support. Maybe you need to come out of the pose altogether. What does your body need right now to feel good?
Read MoreTable pose is often used to set up cat and cow tilts during warm-up and as a transition pose. In table pose, the knees are under the hips, the hands are under the shoulders, the index fingers are pointing forward in an L-shape, and when you peer back in between your legs, you can't see your feet.
Read MoreMaintaining a strong core is important for a happy and healthy back. In this quick ab workout, we target the obliques in three different core strengthening exercises. Grab a block and meet me on your mat!
Read MoreWhat do you notice about yourself while on your mat today? What we witness on the mat about ourselves transfers off the mat and out into the world. Grab your journal and take a few moments to answer these questions.
Read MoreYoga props are not for beginners only. They’re tools used to provide support, find proper alignment, and build strength. In this blog post, I share four different ways to use yoga blocks to elevate your practice.
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